Thursday, December 29, 2011

ISD Board Meeting January 3, 2012

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, January 3, 2012

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the December 6, 2011 Regular Meeting

5. Public Comments. At this time, the public may address the Board on subjects not on the agenda. Comments may not exceed three (3) minutes in length. While State Law prohibits Board action or discussion on any item not on the agenda, members of the Board may briefly respond to statements or questions from members of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Board at a subsequent meeting, or take action to direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Members of the public are asked to submit a speaker card for public comment in advance of the Chair calling for public comments.

6. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be adopted in on e single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Director or member of the public prior to the Board vote on the motion to adopt.

Staff Report – Michael Welty - Utonomy

6A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

7. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

7A. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ELECT A PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.
7B. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPING AN ISD SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

7C. CONSIDERATION OF CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CSDA) MEMBERSHIP 2012. Membership amount $$4,581.

7D. CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION BY GENERAL MANAGER TOM WILLIAMS REGARDING THE PROPOSED MARSH CREEK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT ON ISD PROPERTY.

8. Staff Reports

9. Board Member Advisory Reports

A. Delta Science Center (Painter, Huerta)
B. Collection Facilities (Contreras, Huerta)
C. Finance (Lauritzen, Hardcastle)
D. LAFCO (Hardcastle, Contreras)
E. Special District Local Chapter (Hardcastle, Painter)
F. City Liaison (Hardcastle, Huerta)
G. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Hardcastle, Huerta)
H. Public Outreach (Huerta, Contreras)
I. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
J. BIMID/BI MAC (Lauritzen, Painter)


10. Adjournment



Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: December 29, 2011

Thursday, December 01, 2011

ISD BOARD MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 6, 2011

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, December 6, 2011

TIME: 6:30 p.m. – Closed Session
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Closed Session –
Conference with District Counsel as authorized by Government Code Section 54956.9(c) in regard to possible initiation of litigation.

3. Report of Action Taken in Closed Session

4. Roll Call

5. Presentation of 5 Year Service Awards - Dominick Gardiner.

6. Proclamation honoring Debbie Bordeau – Teacher of the Year

7. Approval of Agenda

8. Approval of the Minutes of the September 6, 2011 Regular Meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the November 1, 2011 Regular Meeting

9. Public Comments. At this time, the public may address the Board on subjects not on the agenda. Comments may not exceed three (3) minutes in length. While State Law prohibits Board action or discussion on any item not on the agenda, members of the Board may briefly respond to statements or questions from members of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Board at a subsequent meeting, or take action to direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Members of the public are asked to submit a speaker card for public comment in advance of the Chair calling for public comments.

10. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be adopted in on e single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Director or member of the public prior to the Board vote on the motion to adopt.

Staff Report – Michael Welty - Utonomy

10A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

10B. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication from Discovery Builders for Tract Number 7655 – Amberwood 5/ Between Live Oak & Empire (Res. No. 11-15).

11. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

11A. CONSIDERATION OF PAYROLL SERVICES WITH ADP WORKFORCE. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $4,837.25.

11B. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION OF ISD OIL AND GAS LEASE WITH ABA ENERGY (Res. No. 11-16)

11C. CONSIDERATION OF BAY AREA BIOSOLIDS RECYCLING FACILITY CONTRACT AMENDMENT.

11D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE WESTSIDE BRIDGEHEAD ROAD ANNEXATION. (Res. No. 11-17)

11E. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS COPY MACHINE TO SUPPORT NEEDS OF NEW TREATMENT PLANT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, COST OF NEW MACHINE NOT TO EXCEED $9,700.

11F. CONSIDERATION OF ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES MID YEAR CONFERENCE (January 18-20, 2012)

12. Staff Reports

13. Board Member Advisory Reports

A. Delta Science Center (Painter, Huerta)
B. Collection Facilities (Contreras, Huerta)
C. Finance (Lauritzen, Hardcastle)
D. LAFCO (Hardcastle, Contreras)
E. Special District Local Chapter (Hardcastle, Painter)
F. City Liaison (Hardcastle, Huerta)
G. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Hardcastle, Huerta)
H. Public Outreach (Huerta, Contreras)
I. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
J. BIMID / BI MAC (Lauritzen Painter)


14. Adjournment



Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: December 1, 2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Agenda for Outreach Committee Mtg December 1, 2011

AGENDA

FOR THE PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Thursday, December 1, 2011

TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California 94561





A. Public Comments


B. Review and possible design updates to District website


C. Adjournment

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

ISD Board Outreach Committee Meeting 11-10-11

AGENDA

FOR THE PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Thursday, November 10, 2011

TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California 94561



A. Public Comments


B. Planning of Future and Ongoing District Public Outreach Efforts


C. Adjournment



Posted: Susan Walde Date: November 8, 2011
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Wednesday, August 03, 2011

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 46

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
Summary of Ordinance No. 46 and Order No. 11-38
Adopting the Annual Sewer Use Report for Fiscal Year 2011/2012

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted its Ordinance No. 46 and Order No. 11-38 (the “Ordinance”), summarized as follows.

The Annual Sewer Use Report for Fiscal Year 2011/2012, a written report prepared for fiscal year 2011-2012 containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving the District’s sewer service and the amount of the charge for each parcel for such fiscal year, was adopted by the Board. Each charge, as described in the Report, was determined to be correct and approved. The charges set forth in the Report shall be collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from the District’s general taxes.

The Board also designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490.

Reference is made to the entire text of the Ordinance for a full statement of its provisions. The Ordinance is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, District Secretary.

Voting in favor of Ordinance: Directors David Contreras, Doug Hardcastle, David Huerta, Chris Lauritzen, and Michael Painter. Voting against the Ordinance: none. Absent from the vote: none.

Dated: August 3, 2011.

Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

Thursday, July 28, 2011

ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING 8-2-2011

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Introduction of New Employee – Trent Wentworth
Presentation of 10 Year Service Award – Michael McGormley

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Approval of the Minutes of the June 7, 2011 Regular Meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the July 5, 2011 Regular Meeting

6. Public Comments. At this time, the public may address the Board on subjects not on the agenda. Comments may not exceed three (3) minutes in length. While State Law prohibits Board action or discussion on any item not on the agenda, members of the Board may briefly respond to statements or questions from members of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Board at a subsequent meeting, or take action to direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Members of the public are asked to submit a speaker card for public comment in advance of the Chair calling for public comments.

7. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be adopted in on e single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Director or member of the public prior to the Board vote on the motion to adopt.

Staff Report – Michael Welty - Utonomy

7A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

7B. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication from Pulte Homes for Tract Number 8731 – Magnolia Park / Near Freedom High School (Res. 11-05)

7C. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Notice of Public Hearing August 2, 2011 for Report for Sewer Use Charges for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 (B.O 11-37).

8. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

8A. PUBLIC HEARING – FOR THE ANNUAL SEWER USE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012. (Ordinance No. 46 / Order No. 11-38)

8B. WINDPOWER PROPOSAL UPDATE

8C. REVIEW OF STATUS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE “Quality Growth & Development in Oakley Meeting” being held August 4, 2011.

8D. RECONSIDER DATE FOR GRAND OPENING OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND ESTABLISH AN ADHOC COMMITTEE FOR GRAND OPENING.

9. Staff Reports

10. Board Member Advisory Reports

A. Delta Science Center (Painter, Huerta)
B. Collection Facilities (Contreras, Huerta)
C. Finance (Lauritzen, Hardcastle)
D. LAFCO (Hardcastle, Contreras)
E. Special District Local Chapter (Hardcastle, Painter)
F. City Liaison (Hardcastle, Huerta)
G. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Hardcastle, Huerta)
H. Public Outreach (Huerta, Contreras)
I. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)

J. BIMID / BI MAC (Lauritzen Painter)



11. Closed Session –

Closed Session pursuant to Government code Section 54957:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (General Manager)


12. Actions Resulting From Discussions In Closed Session


13. Adjournment

Friday, July 22, 2011

ISD SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD JULY 26, 2011

FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, July 26, 2011

TIME: 5:30 p.m. Special Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

7. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

7A. AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH FINTA ENTERPRISES INC. FOR AIR DRY, LOAD TRANSPORT AND REUSE/DISPOSAL OF TREATMENT POND AND EFFLUENT STORAGE PONDS ON A TIME AND MATERIAL BASIS FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.

7B. CONSIDERATION OF ISD WWTP GRAND OPENING BUDGET & LEVEL OF EXPENDITURES.

7C. APPROVAL OF REORGANIZATION OF ISD ORG. CHART IN PREPARATION OF SUCCESSION PLANNING AS RELATED TO JERSEY ISLAND; AND ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY RANGE AND RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION OF LEVEE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR TO RANCH, LEVEE, RECLAMATION SUPERVISOR.


8. Adjournment


Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: July 22, 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

ISD BOARD MEETING JULY 5, 2011

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, July 5, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561



1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the June 7, 2011 Regular Meeting

5. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

6. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.


6A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.


6B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Ordinance 45/Order 11-25 Increasing the Sewer Service Charge. (B.O. 11-29)

Staff Report – Michael Welty - Utonomy


7. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

7A. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF LOT 1 ON JERSEY ISLAND FROM DELTA PROPERTIES, INC.

7B. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDED PLAN FOR REMOVAL OF RECOGNIZED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (REC’s) FROM LOT 1 ON JERSEY ISLAND.

7C. CONSIDERATION OF GRAND JURY REPORT DATED APRIL 6, 2011, AND DRAFT RESPONSE.

7D CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP IN BAY AREA RECYCLED WATER COALITION (TITLE XVI Funding Program) AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT.

7E. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE DISTRICT’S DENTAL INSURANCE TO INCLUDE IMPLANTS.

7F. CONSIDERATION OF ISD WWTP GRAND OPENING DATES & LEVEL OF EXPENDITURES. (Possible dates: October 8, 12, 15, 19, and 22.)

7G. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR PROPOSALS FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF SOLIDS FROM TREATMENT CELLS AND EFFLUENT STORAGE PONDS.

7H. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

8. Staff Reports (Tab – REPORTS)

9. Board Member Advisory Reports

A. Delta Science Center (Painter, Huerta)
B. Collection Facilities
C. Finance (Lauritzen, Hardcastle)
D. LAFCO (Hardcastle, Painter)
E. Special District Local Chapter (Hardcastle, Painter)
F. City Liaison (Hardcastle, Huerta)
G. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Hardcastle, Huerta)
H. Public Outreach (Huerta, Contreras)
I. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)

J. BIMID (Painter, Lauritzen)
K. BI MAC (Painter, Lauritzen)

10. Adjournment



Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: June 30, 2011

Thursday, June 09, 2011

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 45 ORDER NO. 11-25

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
Summary of Ordinance No. 45 and Order No. 11-25
Increasing the Sewer Service Charge

On Tuesday, June 7, 2011, after public notice, the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted its Ordinance No. 45 and Order No. 11-25 (the “Ordinance”), summarized as follows.

The sewer service charge of the Ironhouse Sanitary District is increased by $18, bringing the charge to $592 per equivalent service unit (ESU), effective July 1, 2011.


The Board also made certain related findings concerning notice, testimony presented, environmental effects, etc. and designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490.

Reference is made to the entire text of the Ordinance for a full statement of its provisions. The Ordinance is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, District Secretary.

Voting in favor of Ordinance: Directors David Contreras, Doug Hardcastle, David Huerta, Chris Lauritzen, and Michael Painter. Voting against the Ordinance: none. Absent from the vote: none.

Dated: June 7, 2011.

Susan V. Walde, District Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

Thursday, June 02, 2011

ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 7, 2011

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, June 7, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561

TIME: 8:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Los Abrigados Resort & Spa
160 Portal Lane
Sedona, Arizona 86336


1. Call to Order

2. Swearing In and Introduction of New Board Member David Contreras

3. Roll Call

4. Introduction of New Employees – Chris Christean, Operations Supervisor and - Joe Mueller, Environmental/Process Compliance Manager

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Approval of the Minutes of the May 3, 2011 Regular Meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the April 22, 2011 Special Meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the May 17, 2011 Special Meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the May 24, 2011 Special Workshop Meeting

7. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)


8. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.
(Pages 12-18) {M. Welty, T. Williams}

8A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

8B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Ordinance 44/Order 11-19 Decreasing Trunkline Capacity and Plant Capacity Fees. (B.O. 11-23)

8C. Approval of Approval of Posting & Publishing of 2011/2012 Sewer Service charge increase Public Hearing (B.O. 11-24)

Staff Report – Michael Welty - Utonomy

9. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

9A. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 PROPOSED BUDGET.

9B. PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND ORDER INCREASING SEWER USE FEE (Ordinance No. 45, Order 11-25) ACTION ON PROPOSED SEWER USE FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012.

9C. AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT ON PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT ON JERSEY ISLAND TO BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 30, 2011. (Project No. ISD-11-01)

9D. AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT ON SECURITY SYSTEM AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

9E. AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT ON A 40 FOOT BY 160 FOOT STEEL BUILDING KIT. (Project No. ISD-11-02)


10. Staff Reports


11. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter,)
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen, Hardcastle)
E. LAFCO (Hardcastle, Painter)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Hardcastle, Painter)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)


12. Adjournment

Thursday, May 19, 2011

ISD Board Special Workshop

FOR THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, May 24, 2011

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California 94561



1. Call to Order


2. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)



3. ISD DRAFT BUDGET FOR YEAR 2011-2012


4. Adjournment







Posted: Susan Walde Date: May 19, 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011

ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MAY 17, 2011

FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California 94561



1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)


4. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

a. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD VACANCY APPOINTMENT


5. Adjournment

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 44 and ORDER NO. 11-19

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
Summary Of Ordinance No. 44 and Order No. 11-19
Decreasing Trunkline Capacity and Plant Capacity Fees

On Tuesday, May 3, 2011, the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted its Ordinance No. 44 and Order No. 11-19 (the “Ordinance”),
summarized as follows.

Based on the Capacity Fee Update Report from the District’s financial con-sultants, Bartle Wells Associates, and after extensive public notice, the fol-lowing fees of the Ironhouse Sanitary District are decreased as follows, effective July 5, 2011;

a. The trunkline capacity fee shall be decreased by $176.48, bringing the fee to $854 per equivalent service unit (ESU).
b. The plant capacity fee shall be decreased by $1347.05, bringing the fee to $4442.00 per ESU.

The Board also made certain related findings concerning environmental effects and designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490.

Reference is made to the entire text of the Ordinance for a full statement of its provisions. The Ordinance is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, District Secretary.

Voting in favor of Ordinance: Directors: Doug Hardcastle, David Huerta, Chris Lauritzen, and Michael Painter. Voting against the Ordinance: none. Absent from the vote: None.

Dated: May 4, 2011


Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 7, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
SEWER SERVICE CHARGE INCREASE



On Tuesday, June 7, 2011, the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider an increase in the District’s sewer service charge for fiscal year 2011/2012. The proposed increase is within the limit established by Ordinance No. 30 and Order No. 07-31 of the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board which established a maximum rate of $680 per equivalent service unit (ESU) and which was adopted on June 5, 2007. If the Board approves the proposed increase, the sewer service charge of the Ironhouse Sanitary District will be increased by an amount up to $56, bringing the charge to $630 per equivalent service unit (ESU), effective July 1, 2011.

The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.




Susan V. Walde, District Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

Thursday, April 28, 2011

ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 3, 2011

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, May 3, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


DATE: Wednesday, May 4, 2011

TIME: 10:00 a.m. PHT Regular Meeting

PLACE: Atlantis Resort Teleconference Facility
City of Dumaguete
Province of Negros Oriental, Philippines.




1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Introduction of New Employee – Chris Christean, Operations Supervisor

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Approval of the Minutes of the April 5, 2011 Regular Meeting

6. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)


7. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.


7A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

7B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of 2011/2012 Trunkline and Capacity Fee Adjustments (BO 11-16)

Staff Report – Michael Welty - Utonomy

8. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

8A. PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL MCGILL, SPECIAL DISTRICTS REPRESENTATIVE, UPDATE ON CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LAFCO.


8B. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT CAPACITY FEE UPDATE REPORT BY BARTLE WELLS ASSOCIATES. (Plant Capacity and Trunkline Capacity Fee)


8C. PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD ACTION ON PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS ON PLANT CAPACITY AND TRUNKLINE CAPACITY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 (Adjustments to be considered are the plant capacity fee -$1347.05 per EDU decrease; trunkline capacity fee - $176.48 per EDU decrease).


8D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND ORDER ADJUSTING TRUNKLINE CAPACITY, AND PLANT CAPACITY FEES (Ordinance 44 Order 11-19).


8E. CONSIDERATION TO SET THE HEARING FOR SEWER SERVICE CHARGE INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012. ( Approve notice to set Hearing).

8F. CONSIDERATION OF CREATING “ENVIRONMENTAL/PROCESS COMPLIANCE MANAGER” POSITION FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT.

Page (49) {D. Dal Porto}
8G. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR JERSEY ISLAND USING THIS FISCAL YEAR EXCESS REVENUE FROM CATTLE OPERATION.


9. Staff Reports (Tab – REPORTS)


10. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter,)
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen, Hardcastle)
E. LAFCO (Hardcastle, Painter)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Hardcastle, Painter)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)


11. Adjournment




Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: April 28, 2011

Monday, April 25, 2011

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
TRUNKLINE AND PLANT CAPACITY FEE INCREASES

On Tuesday, May 3, 2011, the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider an adjustment in Trunkline and Plant Capacity fees for fiscal year 2011/2012. The proposed adjustments are based on the Ironhouse Sanitary District Capacity Fee Update Report from Bartle Wells Associates, ISD Ordinance No. 25 and includes the following:

Trunkline Fees
1. A $44.82 increase in the trunkline capacity fee which brings the fee to $1075.30 per EDU.

Plant Capacity Fees
2. A $251.65 increase in the plant capacity fee which brings the fee to
$6040.70 per EDU.


The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.


Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District
Contra Costa County
California

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN AN ELECTIVE OFFICE

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
Notice of Board Vacancy


Effective April 8, 2011, a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Ironhouse Sanitary District due to the passing of Director Don S. Lew. The Board has decided that it will appoint a successor, and has set Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. as the deadline for applications for the position.

The Board has set a special meeting open to the public on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 7:00 p. m held at the District office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, CA. 94561. At this meeting the Board will meet and interview applicants, and then intends to select and appoint the new Director.

Any interested person who is a registered voter, has not been convicted of a felony and resides in the Ironhouse Sanitary District is invited to file an application. Applications must be received at Ironhouse Sanitary District Offices, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 by 2:00 p.m. on May 11, 2011. Applications and clarification regarding the residency requirements can be obtained by calling the District Secretary at (925) 625-2279.




______________________________
Susan V. Walde
District Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District
Posted : April 25, 2011

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

ISD SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2011

FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Friday, April 22, 2011

TIME: 4:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California 94561



1. Call to Order

2. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)


3. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

A. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD VACANCY


4. Adjournment


Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: April 19, 2011

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN AN ELECTIVE OFFICE

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN AN ELECTIVE OFFICE



I, SUSAN V. WALDE, under penalty of perjury, certifies and declares as follows:

That she is, and during all times herein mentioned was, the duly appointed Secretary of the Ironhouse Sanitary District, contra Costa County, California;

That on the 19th day of April, 2011, she caused to be posted full, true and correct copies of a document entitles “Notice of Vacancy in an Elective Office on the Governing Board of the Ironhouse Sanitary District’, in four conspicuous places in said District, to wit:

1. Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, CA

2. Oakley Post Office, 400 Del Antico Avenue, Oakley, CA

3. Bethel Island Post Office, 6444 Bethel Island Street, Bethel Island, CA

4. Ironhouse Sanitary District Website: ironhousesanitarydistrict.com



That a copy of said Notice so posted is hereto attached, marked Exhibit “A”, and by reference made a part hereof.


Executed in Oakley,
California on April 19, 2011



___________________________________
Susan V. Walde
District Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District


“EXHIBIT A”

NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN AN ELECTIVE OFFICE ON THE GOVERNING BOARD
OF THE
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT



NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the office of a member of the Sanitary Board of the Ironhouse Sanitary District has become vacant as of April 8, 2011. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1780 of the Government code of the State of California, the remaining members of the Sanitary Board may fill the vacancy by appointing a resident elector of the District to occupy the same. The appointment shall be made within 60 days from the date that the office became vacant.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the person considered to fill the vacancy shall fill the balance of the unexpired term of office.

The appointment to fill the vacancy will be considered during a meeting of the Sanitary Board of the Ironhouse Sanitary District to be held on April 22, 2011 at the hours of 430 p.m., at the regular meeting place of said Board.

Dated: April 19, 2011



______________________________
Susan V. Walde
District Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

Thursday, March 31, 2011

ISD Board Meeting April 5, 2011

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, April 5, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Introduction of New Mechanic – Michael Fuller
Presentation of 10 Year Service Award – David Dal Porto
Presentation of 10 year Service Award – Kirk Kirkman

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the March 1, 2011 Regular Meeting

5. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

6. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.


6A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

Staff Report – Michael Welty - Utonomy

7. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

7A. PRESENTATION BY FOUNDATION WINDPOWER REGARDING LARGE WIND TURBINES AND POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES ON THE IRONHOUSE PROPERTY FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GENERATION.

7B. CONSIDERATION OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PG&E FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINE ON JERSEY ISLAND TO SERVE NEW CARETAKER FACILITIES.

7C. CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH ADT FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

7D. .CONSIDERATION OF TRUNKLINE AND PLANT CAPACITY FEE INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012.

7E. CONSIDERATION OF REPRESENTATION ON CSRMA

7F. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE OAKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALMOND FESTIVAL BEING HELD SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2011 AT A TRUCK LOAD OF NUTS SPONSORSHIP OF $2,500.00. ($2,500 sponsorship and budget not to exceed $4,000.)

7G. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF SUBMITTING WRITTEN STAFF REPORTS MONTHLY.

7H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF WORDING FOR DEDICATION PLAQUE FOR NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

8. Staff Reports (Tab – Reports)

9. Board Member Advisory Reports

A. Delta Science Center (Painter, (Huerta))
B. Collection Facilities (Lew)
C. Finance (Lauritzen & Hardcastle)
D. LAFCO (Hardcastle, Painter)
E. Special District Local Chapter (Hardcastle, Painter)
F. City Liaison (Hardcastle, (Huerta))
G. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, (Huerta))
H. Public Relations (Huerta)

I. BIMID (Painter, Lauritzen)
J. BIMAC (Painter, Lauritzen)
K. Delta Stewardship Council Liaison (Huerta)

10. Adjournment



Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: March 31, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 16, 2011

FOR THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

TIME: 6:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California 94561



1. Call to Order

2. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)


3. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

A. PRESENTATION FROM MARK GAGLIARDI REGARDING POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR JERSEY ISLAND.

B. CONSIDERATION OF BID PACKAGE PREPARATION FOR METAL GARAGE/STORAGE BUILDING BEHIND THE SHOP.

C. ISD BY-LAWS FOR REVIEW

4. Adjournment


Posted: Susan Walde Date: March 10, 2011

Thursday, February 24, 2011

ISD BOARD MEETING MARCH 1, 2011

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, March 1, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561



1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Approval of the Minutes of the February 1, 2011 Regular Meeting

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)


5. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.


5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

Staff Report – Michael Welty - Utonomy

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT THE MITIGATION BANK FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS BY WESTERVELT ECOLOGICAL SERVICES.

6B. CONSIDERATION OF PARTNERING WITH RECLAMATION DISTRICT NO. 830 IN PURSUIT OF GRANT FUNDS FOR ENHANCEMENT ON ISD PROPERTY

6C. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL COST CHANGE ORDER – WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT OUTFALL CONSTRUCTION in an amount not to exceed $315,000.

6D. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT CONSULTANT BUDGET AMENDMENTS - Contract Amendment No. 2 – TJC and Associates - $70,000 and Vinnedge Environmental Consulting - $7,500.


7. Staff Reports

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen, Hardcastle)
E. LAFCO (Hardcastle, Painter)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Hardcastle, Painter)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)


9. Adjournment




Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: February 24, 2011

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

ISD BOARD SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

FOR THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, February 15, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California 94561



1. Call to Order


2. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)



3. ISD BY-LAWS FOR REVIEW


4. Adjournment

Thursday, January 27, 2011

ISD Board Meeting February 1, 2011

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, February 1, 2011

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561



1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of the Minutes of the January 4, 2011 Regular Meeting

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. Consent Calendar - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.


5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DOUG HARDCASTLE BEING NOMINATED AND SERVING AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF CONTRA COSTA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CCSDA). Res. 11-03

6B. APPROVE MOU TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.

6C. UPDATE ON STAFF ORGANIZATION CHART, PROMOTIONS, NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS, PROPOSED SALARY RANGES.

6D. REVIEW AND REORGANIZATION OF BOARD MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEES

6E. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING USE OF ISD BOARD ROOM FOR LIONS CLUB MEETINGS.

7. Staff Reports

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen, Hardcastle)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)


9. Adjournment



Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: January 27, 2011